Conscription is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national military service. In the U.S. the Select Service System drafted men for World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam. Military service is currently not required in the U.S. Proponents of required service argue that it isn’t fair that a small percentage of Americans serve in the military to protect the rest of the population. Opponents argue that the requirement is unnecessary because modern warfare is fought less and less with ground troops and more with unmanned technology including drones.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes
@97H3FXTLibertarian 3mos
As an educator and mother, I think all qualifying males and females that are not going to college or furthering their education after high school should be required at least, 1 year of military service/training. Furthermore, if a qualifying student chooses to drop out of high school they must give at least, 4 years of service/training while obtaining their GED. 1.) I feel this will detour many (especially, those in low socioeconomic status) students from dropping out and/or cause students to take responsibility for their education (I.e. take it serious) while in school. 2.) This would provide experience and education that these students would not otherwise partake in. 3.) Crime would go down…less people in jail/prison later in life.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, and it should be at least two years of service
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record
@3PPBRKB2yrs
I think there should be a system of national service for all which could be performed in many different ways. Perhaps a ranking system where military service earned the highest points towards fulfillment, but a variety of community services, on a part time basis could earn enough points over a longer time period. We should all be required to give something back. We all have different talents. I think a draft should be ok in the most serious of times, but the women need to register, too. Community service could begin in high school. Would be good to get the kids off of the technology and over themselves.
@3PQRGLR2yrs
Two years of service to the country should be required, but it does not have to be in the military. Working with inner city youth, updating infrastructure, etc. should be able to count.
@3PPHZ252yrs
If physically able be trained in military service and utilized in protecting homeland, assisting in natural emergencies, assisting border patrol and with Volunteer Military services in case of major conflict. If physically unable or has true religious objections, serve equal time at equal pay doing community services, and other non military assistance to the country.
@59KCRF52yrs
One year of boot camp including martial arts and sniper training.
@3PR9HGZ2yrs
Yes, but women should have the option to serve outside of the military and anyone in the military under these conditions should only be mobilized to a combat zone as a last resort.
@992SM642hrs
1 hear of public service
@992KTC81 day
No, but only if enlistment numbers decline
@992FXRL1 day
Federal service yes, military service no
No, But they should have 1 year of civilian service i.e rural firefighting, coast guard, a form of the peace core but only in the USA. That way we have more civic engagement
Yes, but have a non military government service option.
@98ZY6PM3 days
Only for those who are starting to build a criminal record. It may provide them with a sense of purpose and duty. Give those in military service therapy and support too.
@98ZXXVV3 days
Yes, but make it required by the time they turn 30
@98ZX94M3 days
Yes, it should be 2 years of service and a reduced rate for college when completed.
@98ZD39F3 days
in defense of the nation yes
@98YJVRY5 days
No, that is unconstitutional under the 26th amendment
@98YB59S5 days
No, requiring men and women to provide at least one year of military service is unnecessary. It is simply their choice.
@98XRRS46 days
Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment. but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development
@98XMBMM6 days
Only during times of crisis.
@98X3N9X1wk
No, but incentivize one year of public service which can include military service (e.g. Peace Corps)
@98WQJJD1wk
Yes, unless if the person has any disability, mental disorder, or is a woman
@98W7CKQ1wk
No, not during times where the US is not directly involved in war (proxy wars do not count as involvement)
@98W3G3R1wk
Yes but only for males so they can protect their families. Females can also do it out of their own choice.
@98VFTPP1wk
yes, but with the excpect of people who have special needs
Yes, but a choice of how.
@98VF5YR2wks
No not unless its truly in a time of need and we need more people
@98VBNJF2wks
Only if in need like a war
@98TZVWW2wks
some services should be mandatory but not military it as long as it benefits the country
@98THZQC2wks
Every citizen should be required to do one year of civil service, including: road maintenance work, environmentalism, coast guard/military, local government, etc.
@98TCFXP2wks
Yes, or civilian service like Americorps. Minimum 18 months.
@98T2XD42wks
National Draft with choice of military or public service
@98SXZ662wks
On unless we are at a major war
All male citizens should serve for a minimum of two years.
@979LZZ6 2wks
That's not very "libertarian" of you...
@98S9XMH2wks
Not everyone is capable
@98RYR9M2wks
No there is a strategic and tactical benefit for an all volunteer military and we should not give up this advantage
Yes for people that have no home raising
@98R8H8R3wks
service in any federal position
@98QX8V43wks
No, but if the government is low on men, then the government has a right to draft them for service. and to the people who aren't selected for service they still have the option to join.
Yes, a 3-4 year enlistment. With the exception of someone going into college immediately after high school. During this time they will work a paid internship in a civil service.
it should be encouraged but not mandatory
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